White Swamphen vs Red-legged Crake
Porphyrio albus comparé à Rallina fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White Swamphen | Red-legged Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Porphyrio albus | Rallina fasciata |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 24,4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Poids | — | 88,4 g (3.12 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Red-legged Crake
About These Birds
White Swamphen
White Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) is an extinct all-white swamphen formerly endemic to Lord Howe Island, Australia. Known from specimens collected around 1790 and early drawings; had reduced wings indicating flightlessness or near-flightlessness. Extirpated by hunting after European discovery. Related to Australasian Swamphen.
Red-legged Crake
Red-legged Crake (Rallina fasciata) is a 22–25 cm crake of South-East Asian lowland forests. Chestnut head; olive-brown back; white-barred underparts; bright red legs. Inhabits dense forest floor near streams, mangroves, and lowland swamp forest from Myanmar and Thailand east to the Philippines and Borneo. Partially migratory.